23/05/2026
A panchayat-owned drinking water tanker overturned on the roadside in the Erumappetti-Kuttanchery-Nellikunnu area of Thrissur district after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
The frightening incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, and the footage has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and concern.
According to preliminary reports, the tanker suddenly went out of control and toppled onto the side of the road.
Authorities suspect that overspeeding or a possible technical malfunction may have contributed to the accident, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.
Fortunately, no casualties or serious injuries were reported in the incident.
Local residents stated that a major tragedy was narrowly avoided, as the tanker could have caused significant damage had it crashed into nearby buildings or pedestrians.
Police officials visited the accident spot soon after the incident and conducted a preliminary inspection.
An investigation has been launched to determine the exact reason behind the mishap and whether negligence on the part of the driver was involved.